Episodes

  • #15 - Is taking a year off THE BEST thing for your career? | Daniel Topor & Anita Musca

    #15 - Is taking a year off THE BEST thing for your career? | Daniel Topor & Anita Musca
    Mar 23 2025
    After 10 months of full-time travel, we’re asking the big question: Can stepping away from work actually make you better at it? In this episode of Dancing With Doubt, we’re unpacking the unexpected lessons we’ve learned while living on the road—lessons that have shaped not just our perspective on life, but also how we approach business and career growth. We’re diving into:– The surprising ways time off can actually benefit your career – How meeting people from all walks of life has made us better at understanding the world & business – Why work doesn’t have to fulfill every part […]
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #14 - From Idea to Life-Changing Adventure - Daniel Topor & Anita Musca

    #14 - From Idea to Life-Changing Adventure - Daniel Topor & Anita Musca
    Sep 23 2024
    In Episode 14, we tackle the big question: How do go from idea to a life-changing adventure? We’re coming to you from the stunning locality of Broome in Western Australia and we’re so pumped to kick off Season 2—our ‘on the road’ series, all about exploring our bold decision to leave our old life, live the nomad life, and face down every doubt—ours and those around us. Plus, our furry sidekicks, Wally the dog and Paprika the cat, are along for the ride! We’ll be mixing in some deep philosophical insights with down-to-earth, practical tips, including: – How we discovered […]
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #13 - Escape The 9-5 (Season 2 Pilot) - Daniel Topor & Anita Musca

    #13 - Escape The 9-5 (Season 2 Pilot) - Daniel Topor & Anita Musca
    Aug 8 2024
    In May 2024, my wife Anita and I decided to ditch the cubicle life, escape the 9-5 and embrace our inner wanderlust. We rented out our house, packed up our essentials (and a few non-essentials), and hit the road in our car and caravan. Oh, and we brought along our dog Wally and our cat Paprika—because why not? Why did we make this radical change? Well, the midlife crisis came early, and we figured why wait until our 50s to have a meltdown? The call of the wild (and a strong desire to escape endless Zoom meetings) was too powerful […]
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #12 - Lusher Paul - Survive and Never Give Up, Biz Is Tough...You're Tougher, Trust In The Higher Powers

    #12 - Lusher Paul - Survive and Never Give Up, Biz Is Tough...You're Tougher, Trust In The Higher Powers
    Dec 18 2023
    In our season finale I bring you a deeply moving story of tenacity and the unyielding spirit to not only survive and never give up, but also triumph over life’s cruelest adversities Enter the world of Lusher Paul, a remarkable young man hailing from Kibera, Kenya. Lusher’s early years were shadowed by profound loss—losing his parents during primary school he was left to fend for himself as his extended family turned away.. He became what he calls a ‘street boy’ – hustling and selling scrap metal and smokes to stay alive. Every hard-earned coin went towards sustenance, and whatever remained, […]
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    57 mins
  • #11 - Lloyd Thompson - From Corporate to Entrepreneur, Manager vs Leader, Big Decisions from the Gut

    #11 - Lloyd Thompson - From Corporate to Entrepreneur, Manager vs Leader, Big Decisions from the Gut
    Nov 13 2023
    Lloyd’s journey is a testament to the power of transformation from corporate to entrepreneur. Coming from a working-class background in the UK, Lloyd’s life took a profound turn when a panic attack forced him to reevaluate his path. This life-altering moment prompted him to bid farewell to the corporate grind and set out on the entrepreneurial adventure of a lifetime. In this episode, we dive into his journey and discuss: – How to make the jump from corporate to entrepreneur – Working in corporate vs owning a business – How a panic attack changed Lloyd’s life and professional direction – […]
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    58 mins
  • #10 - Jeremy Nagel - Mastering the ADHD Mind, Celebrating Neurodiversity, From Coping to Optimizing

    #10 - Jeremy Nagel - Mastering the ADHD Mind, Celebrating Neurodiversity, From Coping to Optimizing
    Sep 30 2023
    Jeremy Nagel is a remarkable individual who has defied the odds and forged a unique path to success in mastering the ADHD mind. Hailing from the world of software development and now a visionary startup founder and product manager, Jeremy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into his journey and explore: – What is ADHD and it’s manifestations – Mastering the ADHD mind – Dealing with social anxiety with ADHD and autism – What even is ‘normal’? – Conformity and overcoming societal expectations – Coping mechanisms and how to achieve success as a neurodivergent individual […]
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    53 mins
  • #9 - Kaley Chu - How to Build Self-Confidence, Power of Human Connection, Exiting the Comfort Zone

    #9 - Kaley Chu - How to Build Self-Confidence, Power of Human Connection, Exiting the Comfort Zone
    Aug 31 2023
    Kaley Chu is a superstar at building self-confidence! Having found herself in a humiliating situation because of lack of confidence, a few years ago Kaley decided to push her limits and set forth a challenge – to have lunch with 100 strangers. As they say, the rest is history. Kaley has since published a best-selling book, established herself as a global Motivational speaker, coach and all-round entrepreneurial Champion, having graced TV screens, radio stations and the famous TedX stage In this episode we chat about: – How to build self-confidence effectively and improve your confidence – Fostering human connections to […]
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    44 mins
  • #8 - Kerry-Ann Powell - Small Business Success in a Recession, How to Build a Killer Team

    #8 - Kerry-Ann Powell - Small Business Success in a Recession, How to Build a Killer Team
    Jul 31 2023
    Kerry-Ann is a global CHAMPION of small and medium enterprise and is passionate about small business success! She believes running an SME doesn’t need to involve a tornado of chaos, and she wants all of us to know there is a better way to do business! In this episode we chat about: – Why small and medium entreprises are vital to the global economy – How you can turn an economic crisis into an opportunity – How to maintain consistent cashflow during a recession, or in uncertain times – How to cultivate and attract the right business partners – Importance […]
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    1 hr and 16 mins